Middle Schools in Wakefield


Summary:

Wakefield, Massachusetts is home to a single standout middle school, Galvin Middle School. This school consistently outperforms the Wakefield district and the state of Massachusetts on MCAS Next Generation test scores, with 54.54% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 53% for Wakefield and 39.17% for Massachusetts. Galvin Middle School has been ranked among the top 90 middle schools in the state and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Galvin Middle School's diverse student population is noteworthy, with 79.81% White, 2.82% African American, 8.92% Hispanic, 3.94% Asian, and 3.57% two or more races. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 11.9, which is lower than the state average, and spends $16,897 per student. While the data does not provide information on free and reduced lunch rates, this could be an important indicator of the school's efforts to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Overall, Galvin Middle School stands out as a high-performing and well-regarded educational institution within the Wakefield school district and the state of Massachusetts. The school's strong academic performance, consistent rankings, and diverse student population make it a noteworthy middle school worth further exploration.

District Detail

 60 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880

 (781) 246-6400

SchoolDigger Rank:
98th of 351 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,365

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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